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The Historic Return of ROUND in the Philippines
The Philippines is set to host the largest edition of the ASEAN–Korea Music Festival, ROUND, this April at the iconic Araneta Coliseum. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and KBS WORLD TV, the two-day free concert on 18–19 April 2026 promises to be a landmark event during the country’s 2026…
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Lambretta Ride at Rockwell
A trio of vintage Lambretta scooters caught my eye at Rockwell Center. They’re rolling towards Wack‑Wack on a cold morning. The scooters are classic Italian scooter models. They date back to the post‑war era. Their sleek design echoes the subculture of the 60s. Each scooter carries a two‑stroke engine. One of the three showed engine…
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BIR Teams Up with Private Sector on New Audit Reforms
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) held a public‑private consultation on Jan. 21. The meeting was part of the BIR‑Partnership with the Multi‑Sectoral Group (BIR‑PMSG). Its purpose was to discuss audit reforms and new guidelines for resuming tax audits. The reforms follow the suspension of Letters of Authority (LOAs) that began in November. The Technical Working…
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Savoy Hotel Manila Gifts Bookshelf to Project Pearls Kids
Savoy Hotel Manila, a brand of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, partnered with Books for a Cause on Saturday. The partnership brought a new bookshelf and books to the children of Project Pearls Learning Center. The event was called the Bookshelf Project. It focused on joy, learning, and community service. The hotel’s engineering team built a…
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Holy Child’s Journey in Philippine History on Display
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) opened the Balaang Bata exhibition on January 16, 2026, at its gallery in Intramuros. The event, led by Chairman Eric B. Zerrudo, showcases diverse Santo Niño wooden statues and images from private collections across the Philippines. This display highlights centuries-old devotion to the Holy Child, blending…
